I am planning a single tier AG setup. After 5 extract batches I need to step up.
I am lazy, and want to automate as much as I can, I have looked at many various setups on the Internet.
It seems the easiest setup is to run an electric HTL, with Ranco controls for temp of the tank, and one to pump into the mash tun. This also seems like a very cost effective setup.
For the brewers with all propane setups, how the hell can you automate the firing and warming of the HTL? Having no experience with propane, it seems like a PITA.
Also, with a kettle how does one keep the water temp consistant? Just use a controller to spit water from the HTL into the mash tun when it gets too cold? Seems that it might add too much water?
I have yet to decide how to sparge (and which option is best). I am crafty and have fabrication and eletrical skills so I am willing to do what I have to do to build a nice and easy setup.
Thank you,
TTT
I am lazy, and want to automate as much as I can, I have looked at many various setups on the Internet.
It seems the easiest setup is to run an electric HTL, with Ranco controls for temp of the tank, and one to pump into the mash tun. This also seems like a very cost effective setup.
For the brewers with all propane setups, how the hell can you automate the firing and warming of the HTL? Having no experience with propane, it seems like a PITA.
Also, with a kettle how does one keep the water temp consistant? Just use a controller to spit water from the HTL into the mash tun when it gets too cold? Seems that it might add too much water?
I have yet to decide how to sparge (and which option is best). I am crafty and have fabrication and eletrical skills so I am willing to do what I have to do to build a nice and easy setup.
Thank you,
TTT